Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence.

Be aware that candidates…….applications are incomplete will not be considered for an interview.

Freya Stark (1893- 1993) was an extraordinary woman who ventured into (1) ____ areas where few Europeans had ever (2) ____ foot. Born in Paris, brought up in Italy, and educated in London, she was already multilingual before deciding to learn Arabic (3) ____ the end of 30. She traveled (4)____ through Greece, Italy and Cyprus. However, her passion was for exploring ancient lands of the Middle East. She was determined to make contact with the tribes that populated the area before their traditional (5) ____ of life vanished forever. She led expeditions into the most dangerous areas and despite the risks (she was even thrown into a military prison on one occasion), she always returned safe and (6) ____. During her travels, she completed a (7) ______ across the Valley of the Assassins, famous not only for its rough terrain but (8) ____ for its murderous inhabitants, and followed in the (9)___ of Alexander, the Great. In her long career she produced maps, discovered lost cities, and worked as a spy and propagandist, although it is as a travel writer that she is best remembered. She died at the age of 100, (10) ________most women of her generation in more ways than one.
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Most people ...........being disturbed while they ............

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase. 
What is the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and what is its purpose? The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a multilateral organization which was (1) _____ to give Southeast Asian states a forum to communicate (2) _____ each other. Since the region had a long colonial past and a history of endemic warfare, there has never been much peaceful and constructive (3) _____ between kings, presidents and other officials. A neutral forum was, (4) _____, a very useful development for all of those countries. ASEAN was formed as a result of the Bangkok (5) _____ of 1967 and initially had five members: Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, (6) _____ Philippines and Singapore. Brunei (7) _____ joined in 1984 after it had won independence from Britain. Vietnam became the seventh member of the group, officially joining in 1995. (8) _____ several years of negotiation, Myanmar and Laos joined in 1997 and the final member of the ten, Cambodia, joined in 1999. The only (9)__ state in Southeast Asia which is not a member of ASEAN is now East Timor. It is still (10) _____ vulnerable and fragile to be able to participate for the foreseeable future.
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 I find horror films really __________. 

 ______, he did not receive respect from the people.

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You had better ........ this bus. Going by taxi is too expensive.

Since I _______ to the town, I _______ home.

 I have been waiting for you .................. 

Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence.

_________ I came to see her yesterday, she was reading a book.

Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence.

If I had another $25,000 a year, I would consider myself ___________.

One main goal of the Association is to promote peace and stability through respect _________ justice and the rule of law in the relationship among countries in the region.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions: 

I’d go mad if I had to do a dead-end job like working on a supermarket checkout.

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined word:

Southeast Asia is a region of diverse cultures.

The audience soon got __________ because of the boring performance. 

Stress is important. We all need a certain amount of it in order to (1)____fulfilling lives. However, if we have too much of it, it can have the opposite effect. Some people can tolerate greater (2) _____of stress than others, but most of us will (3)____at some time in our lives. It is, (4)____, a good idea to learn a few stress management techniques. Identifying the cause of the problem we have, so that we can (5)_____it more effectively, is one of the first steps towards reducing stress. The second thing is talking to a person you can trust, who will listen and, if necessary, give you some positive advice. Not only are smoking and drinking (6)____ to our health, they actually increase stress (7)____ than reduce it. So, next time you want to relax, instead of reaching for that glass of wine or a cigarette, have a warm bath or go for a walk. Walking has more than health (8)______. It helps you think more clearly, (9)______. Pets have calming influences on us, unless they make noise which irritates us. In fact, unwanted noises should be avoided as far as possible. On the other hand, laughter is one of the best ways to make yourself feel (10) _______better.
(5).......................

Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence.

The unit is simple and unobtrusive, and as a space-saving measure,  it is not…....... with an ice or water dispenser.

Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence.

Maria Vega’s keynote address at next month’s entrepreneurs Symposium in  Singapore _______ by a short video.

Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence.

Diner prices at the Palace Garden Restaurant are_________, and making reservations in advance for any weekend dining plans is recommended.

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Let’s wait .............. the rain stops.

…………his appointment as our head of accounting services, Paul Robinson was working as a high-powered merchant banker in London.